self-care altar In the realm of holistic interior design, creating a sanctuary within your home involves more than just arranging furniture and selecting color palettes – although they certainly are a part of it. It’s about curating a space that resonates deeply with your soul, a place where every element exudes intention and meaning. One…
“If hugs were a colour, they would be pink.” ~ Karen Haller, The Little Book of Colour psychology of pink Culturally, the colour pink has a few established connotations. And maybe it’s time to rethink them. In this blog, I’m going to look at why that might benefit us. Exploring the psychology of pink, let’s…
Expert Tips for Transforming a Corner of your Home into a Serene Self-Care Space. Self-care has become something of a buzzword in recent years, and social media conjures up images of bubble baths, spa treatments and other kinds of pampering. And a little pampering certainly has its place in a self-care regime. But true self-care…
Feng Shui is the art of setting up our homes to support our health and well-being. And that well-being stretches across all aspects of our lives, not just our physical health. Fundamentally it works with our home’s energy, which is divided into nine zones that represent different facets of our lives. The aim is to…
Broadly speaking, the Danish concept of Hygge is the creation of a feeling of cosiness and contentment. Typically, it is portrayed on social media through images of candles, blankets, and mugs of hot tea and cocoa. Anything that brings us comfort is hygge-lig. And really, the Danes weren’t the only ones practicing this. What is different in Denmark…
YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE PLAYS A HUGE ROLE IN DETERMINING THE KINDS OF INTERIOR STYLE, COLOUR PALETTES, FINISHES, AND MORE THAT HELP YOU TO FEEL AT EASE IN YOUR HOME. Most of us are a mix of two or three seasonal personality types, but usually one is more dominant. Knowing which it is for you, and…
Check out the recent Apartment Guide article we were featured in: “Energetically bold, emerald green is a powerful color. In fact, this popular shade is so influential and dynamic, Etsy actually named emerald green its color of the year for 2022. For those looking to elevate their apartment décor, decorating with emerald green is one of the…
I want to prove that design doesn’t have to be expensive and that renters can benefit from investing time and a little bit of money into making their homes feel like it reflects them, and supports their needs. So, I’m setting myself a challenge to work with ONE rental client on a zero-charge basis, located…
We’re mid-way through spring, with the summer in easy reach now. And all the dust that was quietly accumulating in dark corners is becoming more and more apparent – at least to my eye, in my home. I’ve been dipping in and out of spring cleaning tasks here and there, but I haven’t managed to…
colour psychology Paint is magical. It has the power to transform the look of a piece of furniture – rescuing it from ugly, dated or very badly worn to beautiful, current, refreshed. It has the power to transform how a room looks – making it seem larger, or cosier, than it really is. But far…